Hidden Royalty [Hidden Royalty Trilogy: Book 1 ]

Chapter 16 : Unpleasant Reunion

"We leave in a few boys ! " Kython hollered over the buzz of chatter in the Knights dwelling

Metal clanged against metal as a quarter of the Grackulian army along with Kython and Asher armed up into their polished black armour with the Grackulian crest on the right side of the breast plate engraved in bronze , they strapped weapons onto their belt as the Knights in training , the legion , sattled and geared their horses with weapons and other necessities. The weapons hall was large and spacious , the floor was made of pure concrete and the walls were a blue and white ombre colour with hooks and hangers that held the weapons and pedistals that had their armour.
The sun wasn't yet up only showing a golden streak at the edge of the horizon announcing it's coming

"Do the Knights know that we're just searching for a fourteen year old girl ? " Asher asked with a yawn as he strapped on his leather gloves

"She's not just any fourteen year old girl Asher , she's the princess of Fiaree and I think they are aware , they must know the drill by now" Kython answered adjusting his breast plate

"Yeah I know but really..." Asher waved his arm around pointing at the multitude of men in the barracks " isn't this to much to get a princess ? We could've left in the afternoon , I'm exhausted"

"How's that my problem , you probably should've slept since that is what people do at night " Kython replied giving him an accusing look as he adjusted his breast plate " this might actually be to little , she's powerful , very powerful if she uses her power right "

"Yeah but she hasn't learned how to do that yet , can't we go later during the day or maybe after I've had a nap " Asher prodded

"If you keep bothering me you'll be napping for a long time "

That shut him up , aware of what Kython is capable of

The two walked through the slightly crowded knights dwelling formally known as the barracks, to a bald bulky man who stood near the entrance at a steel table fiddling with papers

"Connor" Kython called with a friendly smile giving the man a firm handshake

The man , Connor , smiled at him returning the handshake . He looked to be in his late fourties and was the most famous and respected knight in Grackula . Connor's armour had badges of honour lined in perfect rows , he was the head knight and was known for never loosing a battle , he walked with such power and confidence that intimidated all his opponents , a man the young legion Knights looked up to and wished to one day become , his face alone showed all the battles he has been through , designed with scars and an intimidating expression

" Kython , Kython " he greeted with a small smile " how can I help you ? "

"Any updates on what we talked about ? "

Connor nodded firmly " I had my men map down Fiaree for us " he said and pulled out a folded piece of paper that was tucked within his armour , he unfolded it revealing a well sketched map and placed it on the steel table " the best place to start is the Fiareeian village , since it's closest to the castle " he said pointing it out with his finger

Kython nodded in agreement "Makes sense , but won't there be gaurds on petrol ? The goal of this mission is to get the princess and go not to start a war "

"I thought of that , we have intell that by the time we get there the gaurds will be on their break for an hour or so , remember because of the shield they think they're secure enough "

" Sounds good , what are we going to do about the shield though ? It will fry us as soon as we make contact "

"Mannesah will come along to alter it "